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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.35 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.35 and 195.58 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.35 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.35 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.35 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 72,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,430.22/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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